St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6ABOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston is a primary school in Durham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 13th of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 September 2023
Leaders have ensured that St Bede's Catholic Primary School is a safe and caring place to learn. The school's Christian values are at its heart. Staff are rightly proud of the school's inclusive ethos. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and conduct. Disruption is rare. Pupils respond well to the clear structures and routines that are in place. There is a calm and purposeful environment in classrooms and around the school. Pupils feel safe. Relationships with staff are warm and respectful. The mental health of pupils is central to the school's pastoral care. Pupils know that there is always an adult to talk to. Pupils show respect towards each other and adults. Bullying is very rare. Children are confident that staff will resolve any problems quickly when they do occur. Pupils study all the subjects in the national curriculum. Leaders are ambitious for what pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. Pupils learn about a wide range of cultures and traditions. Pupils have valuable opportunities to take responsibility in school. These opportunities can include becoming buddies to the youngest children, as house captains or as school councillors. Many pupils take part in a range of extra-curricular activities.
What the school should improve
- The sequencing of the curriculum is not consistently strong across all foundation subjects. In some subjects, assessment is not used effectively to check what pupils remember and to inform the next steps in teaching. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The fine tuning, implementation and assessment of the curriculum across some of the foundation subjects should be developed further.
- Some parents feel that communication from school can be unclear. This limits parents' ability to understand what is happening in school and support their children. The school should refine its communication with parents.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
97 pupils on roll, with places for 112
Schools near St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Sacriston
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacriston Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 88% met the expected standard |
| Edmondsley Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Witton Gilbert Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Nettlesworth Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Langley Park Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Joanne Young
- Phone
- 01913710272
- Address
- Front Street, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6AB
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 148204
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.